IUPUI INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2016–17 iapply.iupui.edu INDIANA UNIVERSITY–PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS for iapply.iupui.edu Life URBAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN INDIANA Make your place in a BIGGER WORLD IUPUI is proud to host students from more than 150 countries—one of the most diverse international student populations in the United States. A new world awaits you at IUPUI, which offers the best of Indiana University and Purdue University on one campus. Prepare for a lifetime of success with highly respected faculty, top ranked degrees, and undergraduate research opportunities. Explore new places, new cultures, and new interests in Indianapolis, the vibrant capital city of the state of Indiana. We can’t wait for top 10 you to start the journey of a lifetime at IUPUI—where campus and city connect. “During my four years at IUPUI, I have made valuable connections, participated in many research opportunities, and volunteered to help the community. Most importantly, the opportunity to join many student organizations helped me gain valuable skills and lifetime friendships with people from all over the world.” ANH TU NGUYEN Major: Biology Home country: Vietnam Make your place in a BIGGER world Prepared #1 iapply.iupui.edu MOST POPULAR ENGINEERING SCHOOL IN THE U.S. FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2014 Prepare for a Lifetime MORE THAN 30k of success on STUDENTS YOUR CAMPUS Get a mentor Live on campus Get involved communities are also some of our nationally recognized Live in the heart of Indianapolis, a diverse and With more than 400 student organizations, it’s student support services. dynamic city. Affordable and convenient student easy to find others with similar interests. You housing keeps you close to your classes and don’t want to miss IUPUI traditions like Weeks RISE to the IUPUI challenge—our philosophy exciting attractions downtown. IUPUI’s police of Welcome (WOW), the Regatta canoe race, RISE stands for Research, International, Service learning, and department, campus shuttles, and nighttime and International Festival—IUPUI’s annual Experiential learning. The RISE initiative challenges you to include walking escort service help ensure a safe campus. celebration of world cultures. at least two of the four RISE experiences in your degree program. Top 15 University for First-Year Student Experiences U.S. News and World Report, 2015 “IUPUI has really helped me get out of my comfort zone and become a better, well-rounded person. There is no better place to be if you want a good degree, a great college experience, big city life, and amazing people.” YOUSSEF ADIB Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology Home country: Egypt Make your place in a BIGGER world 2nd The International Peer Mentoring Program (IPMP) is a team of IUPUI students ready to help you transition to life as a student in the U.S. IUPUI’s Summer Bridge program and themed learning The first of its kind in the world, IUPUI is home to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy “Joining the International Peer Mentoring Program (IPMP) is a really fantastic way for new international students to meet other international students and American students alike.” FARIDAH SHAMSUDDIN Major: Pre-Respiratory Therapy Home country: Singapore PROFESSIONAL PH.D. 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Eleven matches (played on the IUPUI campus), and the Indianapolis 500—the largest single-day sporting event in the world. Get an internship Living in the city makes it easy to find internships with major companies. There are more than 700 businesses in Indy, including international and regional corporate headquarters of Dow AgroSciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Rolls Royce, Allison Transmission, and Cummins. 1st BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN MOTORSPORTS ENGINEERING IN THE U.S. “IUPUI has been like a second home for me, and Indianapolis has the urban environment I had back home. The city is fun! There are lots of events happening every month, and everybody is welcome to participate.” SARA SUAREZ Major: Marketing Home country: Colombia Top 10 Best Cities to Start a New Career TIME magazine Photo by IUPUI international student Fania Rahma “I was able to get an internship at Carrier, a major heating and air conditioning company, through Engineering and Technology Career Services. 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